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What effect does prednisone have on cbc lab test?
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May cause but is not: Limited to.......Prednisone can lower white blood count (leukopenia) & lymphocyte count. However in some cases it causes a Prednisone – induced leukocytosis (increased white blood cells).
Answered 1/12/2019
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